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  • Materials Science
  • Energy Storage
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Layered materials possess strong in-plane bonds and weak inter-layer van der Waals forces.
  • Their intrinsic large interlayer space facilitates guest ion intercalation and fast ion diffusion.
  • Anisotropic structures offer exceptional mechanical properties and enable diverse nanoarchitecture fabrication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review typical layered materials and their crystal structures.
  • To highlight structure-oriented applications in energy-related fields.
  • To outline future prospects and challenges for layered materials.

Main Methods:

  • Introduction to layered materials and their crystal structures.
  • Discussion of structural characteristics and their impact on applications.
  • Analysis of applications in batteries, capacitors, catalysis, and flexible devices.

Main Results:

  • Layered materials exhibit high reactivity and reversibility in alkali-metal ion batteries.
  • They offer facile phase modulation and high capacitance in supercapacitors.
  • They provide structural diversity and strain engineering capabilities for electrocatalysis.

Conclusions:

  • The unique structural features of layered materials are crucial for their advanced energy applications.
  • Further research into layered materials can unlock new possibilities in energy storage and conversion.
  • Addressing challenges will pave the way for next-generation devices.